As an outdoor leader, I always find summers end to bring a time of debriefing and rest. Summer, while amazing and full of adventure, can be quite draining. Leading others into the wilderness is physically, emotionally, and spiritually demanding. This rest is welcome...

Outdoor wilderness experience help you develop critical thinking and a good decision making process. Outdoor adventures are such a great training ground for leaders because they give you a keener ability to discern the will of God through solitude with him in the...

WHAT MAKES OUTDOOR MINISTRY IN YOUR CHURCH SUSTAINABLE? GOOD STUDENT MINISTRY PROGRAMS. In my philosophy of ministry, outdoor ministry is not a separate ministry that some churches ought to try out as a fun option. Rather I believe Jesus modeled a rhythm of retreat...

There is a growing number of organizations and Christian colleges that offer outdoor education. Our Recommended Outdoor Programs List includes all of the colleges and organizations we recommend. Every year we award colleges and outdoor ministry programs with our Best...

URBANIZATION CREATES THE NEED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO GET OUT INTO GOD’S CREATION One of the most significant macro developments in human civilization is the migration toward the cities in the past one hundred years. As of 2008 half of the...

One of the most important aspects of any outdoor ministry program is how you recruit and hire excellent guide staff to run your trips. Whether you are a non-profit organization or camp that uses guides to lead your trips, or you are a church-based outdoor ministry...

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7 WAYS WILDERNESS MINISTRY CAN IMPACT YOUR CHURCH As a fellow pastor, mission leader, and dad, I want to share 7 reasons why youth pastors, men’s and women’s ministry leaders who want to be on the cutting edge of reaching the culture will prioritize wilderness trips:...

In what ways do you worship God? This video, made by Denver Seminary students, demonstrates how going into creation is a powerful tool for inspiring worship. The beautiful poem and soundtrack in the video are both praises to God. They are both expressions of worship...

I am so excited to have guest blogger, Emily Huguenin, use her 10+ years of outdoor ministry experience to give insight into how wilderness navigation informs a quest for truth. She has written a 3-part series identifying obstacles in the search for "What is True?"...